Mobile Crisis Program Coordinator II

State of South Carolina; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

15 days annual leave

Paid holidays and sick leave

Job summary

State of South Carolina's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks a Mobile Crisis Program Coordinator II to oversee mobile crisis operations, drive program evaluation, and coordinate with law enforcement, hospitals, and community partners across the state.

This role requires a master's in a behavioral health field, 4 years in the helping professions with 2 years in supervisory roles, and licensure eligibility (LPC/LMSW/LISW-CP/LMFT).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a behavioral health discipline.
• Four (4) years of experience in the helping professions, and two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Eligible for licensure such as LPC, LMSW, LISW-CP, or LMFT

Responsibilities

• Assist with continued program evaluation, management, expansion, and oversight for Mobile Crisis.
• Represent Mobile Crisis in committees and stakeholder groups; coordinate with community partners.
• Support field staff supervision and administrative oversight; ensure compliance with QA and payor requirements.
• Assist in recruitment, marketing, and education efforts for Mobile Crisis statewide.

Education

Master's degree in a behavioral health discipline

Job description

Mobile Crisis Program Coordinator II

Location: SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health (OMH) - Central Office, 400 Otarre Parkway Cayce, SC 29033

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the Assistant Mobile Crisis Program Manager. Responsible for assisting with continued program evaluation, management, expansion, and oversight for Mobile Crisis. Ensure all Mobile Crisis operations follow the requirement of the contract between OMH and DHHS and additional grant requirements associated with Mobile Crisis. Serve in an Administrative On-Call roll providing coverage for half of the state.
• Serve as the stand-in Program Manager in the absence of the Program Manager, or alongside with regard to supervision of Mobile Crisis program staff, field staff, and administrative oversight. Attend state level meetings and update to senior leadership as requested.
• Represent Mobile Crisis in assigned committees, interagency meetings, and stakeholder groups. Foster and maintain successful working relationships with community partners, probate courts, law enforcement, first responders, hospitals and other state agencies. Assist with education and training of local law enforcement departments on Mobile Crisis.
• Assist with fielding Central Office requests from the Office of General Counsel risk manager and Patient Advocate, as well as all internal and external record requests for 3Q, as needed. Serve as the secondary contact for Mobile Crisis Call Center to ensure adequate call response times. Ensure services are delivered and documented in compliance with OMH QA and payor source requirements.
• Assist in recruitment efforts for Mobile Crisis as requested and the marketing and promotion of Mobile Crisis statewide. Assist with delivering presentations on outcomes to stakeholders
• Complete all OMH required trainings and seeks opportunities to advance knowledge/skills related to job duties.
• Ensure adherence to agency's Corporate Compliance Policies and Plan.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A master's degree in a behavioral health discipline.
• Four (4) years of experience in the helping professions, and two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Eligible for licensure such as LPC, LMSW, LISW-CP, or LMFT

Additional Requirements

• Provide consultation to a multi-county area
• Travel frequently in the assigned region, moderate in-state travel, and minimal overnight travel.
• On-call administrative/clinical supervision and occasional shift-coverage is required.
• Function as a secondary statewide point of contact for all Mobile Crisis needs assist in coordinating the service delivery of mobile psychiatric crisis response services 24/7
• Must be flexible.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post Hire, Employees Must

• possess clinical skills to assess and deliver crisis intervention.
• have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with necessary agencies, organizations and interested public or private groups.
• have ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives.
• have the knowledge of best practices to address mental health crises and stabilization.
• have ability to evaluate and manage program design
• have the ability to use computers to collect, interpret and present data and outcome measures clearly in oral and/or written reports.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
  • Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

Benefits For State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.